Michelle Kwan to Design a Clothing Line

Olympians from the Beijing Summer Games are riding high on endorsement deals, but let’s not forget about our wintry athletic friends. Last night we ran into figure skater Michelle Kwan, clad in a dress by Olympic uniform designer Ralph Lauren, at the 29th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria. We asked if she has her own clothing line in the works, like gymnast Nastia Liukin. And what do you know? She does. Kwan disclosed she’s been approached to do her own line but wouldn’t reveal by whom. Perhaps the ink’s not dry yet? “I’ve been talking about a line for younger women — athleticwear, inspired by yoga and exercise and fitness,” she said. We hope her stuff has the same glittery flair as those skating leotards. Yoga classes are just so muted these days.